Protests over ban on fish cages in lake

Cage fish farming in Anyanga beach. The swelling lake has affected the movement, feeding and growth of fish. [Isaiah Gwengi/Standard]

Fish farmers have protested the recent order by the Fisheries Principal Secretary Michana Ntiba to suspend establishment of new fish cage farms in Lake Victoria. 

In his statement, the PS called for an immediate stop to the use of cages in the lake, unless approved by the government.